Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Des Moines for STs

Find Top ST Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Des Moines, Iowa

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around Des Moines, Iowa. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Des Moines’s OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Des Moines is a great location for OR travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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We have 3 Operating Room jobs in Iowa, and 144 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52402
Distance from Des Moines: 105 miles
8 E,
March 31, 2025
13

$1,988 to $2,191

Magnet Recognized! At St. Luke’s Hospital, our top priority is you — you are the center of everything we do. We understand who you turn to for healthcare is a choice, so we thank you for choosing us. Through our shared mission, vision and values, we show the people and communities we serve how much they matter. Our personal mission is to give the healthcare we’d like our loved ones to receive. We do this by combining the best technology, innovation and personal expertise, all while putting you first. We are proud of our many accomplishments and to be part of the amazing community of Cedar Rapids, which was recognized nationally for providing high-quality healthcare at a low cost. St. Luke’s has been a committed and involved member of the Cedar Rapids community since its founding more than 140 years ago. Part of that commitment is providing financial assistance to the underinsured and uninsured. We also offer a number of services to help our community live thriving, healthy lives.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52402
Distance from Des Moines: 105 miles
10 D,
April 21, 2025
13

$1,988 to $2,191

Magnet Recognized! At St. Luke’s Hospital, our top priority is you — you are the center of everything we do. We understand who you turn to for healthcare is a choice, so we thank you for choosing us. Through our shared mission, vision and values, we show the people and communities we serve how much they matter. Our personal mission is to give the healthcare we’d like our loved ones to receive. We do this by combining the best technology, innovation and personal expertise, all while putting you first. We are proud of our many accomplishments and to be part of the amazing community of Cedar Rapids, which was recognized nationally for providing high-quality healthcare at a low cost. St. Luke’s has been a committed and involved member of the Cedar Rapids community since its founding more than 140 years ago. Part of that commitment is providing financial assistance to the underinsured and uninsured. We also offer a number of services to help our community live thriving, healthy lives.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Mason City, Iowa – 50401
Distance from Des Moines: 109 miles
8 D,
March 31, 2025
13

$1,674 to $1,845

Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Saint Paul, Minnesota – 55125
Distance from Des Moines: 232 miles
8 D,
March 31, 2025
13

$2,027 to $2,234

Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Saint Paul, Minnesota – 55125
Distance from Des Moines: 232 miles
8 D,
March 31, 2025
13

$1,904 to $2,098

Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Grand Island, Nebraska – 68803
Distance from Des Moines: 250 miles
8 D,
March 31, 2025
13

$1,674 to $1,845

This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Urbana, Illinois – 61801
Distance from Des Moines: 300 miles
10 D,
April 7, 2025
19

$1,952 to $2,151

Magnet Recognized

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Urbana, Illinois – 61801
Distance from Des Moines: 300 miles
12 D,
April 7, 2025
12

$1,652 to $1,820

Magnet Recognized

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Brainerd, Minnesota – 56401
Distance from Des Moines: 330 miles
8 D, 8 E,
March 24, 2025
4

$2,574 to $2,837

Functions under the supervision of an RN in providing technical interventions in the Operating Room to patients of all ages. They are also responsible for tasks relating to instrumentation, equipment, prosthesis, and supplies. Our Mission & Values: Coming together gives us greater resources to achieve our mission and vision while strengthening our core values. Our mission, values and belief statements are the foundation of our promise to the patients, families and communities we serve. Mission: We are called to make a healthy difference in peopleâ€™s lives. Patient Experience North Star: Helping those we serve feel safe and cared for. Values: Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship,Teamwork

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Pierre, South Dakota – 57501
Distance from Des Moines: 391 miles
8 D,
April 14, 2025
13

$2,419 to $2,666

Avera is an integrated health system based in Sioux Falls, SD. Avera serves South Dakota and surrounding areas of Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and North Dakota through six regional centers in Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre, Sioux Falls and Yankton, SD, and Marshall, MN. No matter where you choose to work and live, bring your expertise to Avera’s patient-centered and service-oriented environment. Join us in providing compassionate nursing care in a true team environment — and work alongside expert physicians and surgeons. At Avera, we provide nationally recognized care. We’re proud of the many awards and honors we’ve earned.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Muskegon, Michigan – 49443
Distance from Des Moines: 392 miles
12 D,
March 31, 2025
13

$1,321 to $1,456

Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Deer River, Minnesota – 56636
Distance from Des Moines: 396 miles
8 D,
March 31, 2025
13

$2,400 to $2,644

Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, 7 ambulance services, 27 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Grand Rapids, Michigan – 49503
Distance from Des Moines: 417 miles
12 D,
March 27, 2025
13

$1,679 to $1,850

This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Grand Rapids, Michigan – 49503
Distance from Des Moines: 417 miles
10 D,
March 31, 2025
13

$1,459 to $1,608

Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Fort Wayne, Indiana – 46804
Distance from Des Moines: 441 miles
10 E,
April 7, 2025
13

$1,315 to $1,449

– 396 bed tertiary care facility located in Indiana’s second-largest city. Fort Wayne is a three-time All American City Award winner, consistently cited for high quality of life, low cost of living and warm Hoosier Hospitality. – Build your resume at our Level 2 Adult & Pediatric Trauma center, northern Indiana’s only heart and kidney transplant programs, an accredited bariatric surgery center, an accredited and commended community hospital cancer care program and a certified primary stroke center.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Grand Forks, North Dakota – 58201
Distance from Des Moines: 468 miles
12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
April 7, 2025
13

$2,098 to $2,312

Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Alma, Michigan – 48801
Distance from Des Moines: 472 miles
8 D,
March 24, 2025
13

$1,462 to $1,611

Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Jackson, Michigan – 49201
Distance from Des Moines: 475 miles
12 D,
March 24, 2025
12

$1,339 to $1,475

This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Jackson, Michigan – 49201
Distance from Des Moines: 475 miles
12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
March 27, 2025
12

$1,339 to $1,475

This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Madison, Indiana – 47250
Distance from Des Moines: 477 miles
8 D,
April 20, 2025
13

$1,557 to $1,716

Unit Name/Type: Surgery – Operating Room Number of Beds/Cases 7 operating rooms Number of births per month: 30 Age groups of patients served: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adults and Geriatrics Top Diagnosis/Procedures: Ortho joint replacements (hip, knee, shoulder), spine, cesarean section, hysterectomy, general exploratory lap, cholecystectomy

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Madison, Indiana – 47250
Distance from Des Moines: 477 miles
12 D,
April 6, 2025
13

$1,392 to $1,534

Unit Name/Type: Surgery – Operating Room Number of Beds/Cases 7 operating rooms Number of births per month: 30 Age groups of patients served: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adults and Geriatrics Top Diagnosis/Procedures: Ortho joint replacements (hip, knee, shoulder), spine, cesarean section, hysterectomy, general exploratory lap, cholecystectomy

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Madison, Indiana – 47250
Distance from Des Moines: 477 miles
12 D,
April 13, 2025
13

$1,392 to $1,534

Unit Name/Type: Surgery – Operating Room Number of Beds/Cases 7 operating rooms Number of births per month: 30 Age groups of patients served: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adults and Geriatrics Top Diagnosis/Procedures: Ortho joint replacements (hip, knee, shoulder), spine, cesarean section, hysterectomy, general exploratory lap, cholecystectomy

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Lima, Ohio – 45804
Distance from Des Moines: 498 miles
12 D,
March 27, 2025
13

$1,551 to $1,709

This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Bismarck, North Dakota – 58501
Distance from Des Moines: 505 miles
8 D,
March 31, 2025
13

$1,616 to $1,780

This outstanding unit is looking for the right tech to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

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Statistics on OR ST Jobs in Des Moines, Iowa

Here are some helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in & near Des Moines. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the Des Moines and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Operating Room job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Des Moines and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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Salary Trends

Jobs by Facility types

FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for STs in Des Moines, IA

What types of shifts are most common for OR travel jobs in Des Moines?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 10 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Operating Room nurse make on average in Des Moines and nearby cities?

A: A 10 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Des Moines can make an average of $2,008 per week based on recent job availability.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Operating Room staff in or near Des Moines?

Prairie View Family Dental in Altoona (6.4 miles from Des Moines)
Careington (Dialcare) – IA in Carlisle (9.8 miles from Des Moines)
Des Moines VA Medical Center in Des Moines (3.3 miles from Des Moines)
Pella Regional Health Center in Pella (38.4 miles from Des Moines)
Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines (1.5 miles from Des Moines)

What is the most common contract for Operating Room travel jobs in Des Moines?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Operating Room job in Des Moines is 13.

Recently Filled OR Jobs in & Near Des Moines

Curious to learn what kinds of OR jobs were recently filled in Des Moines and the benefits of travel nursing? Look no further. We’ve collected 4 of the most recently available ST OR travel jobs posted by healthcare facilities in or nearby to Des Moines. The most recent highest paying OR job in Des Moines was a Surgical Technologist – Operating Room job in Des Moines with a weekly salary of $2,201, and a contract length of 13 weeks. The lowest paying Operating Room travel nurse position in Des Moines was a Surgical Technologist – Operating Room position in Des Moines with a weekly salary of $1,882, and a contract length of 13 weeks.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Des Moines, IA 50309
Shifts
10 D
Start
February 3, 2025
Duration
13 Weeks

$1,882 to $2,074

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Des Moines, IA 50309
Shifts
10 D
Start
February 3, 2025
Duration
13 Weeks

$1,882 to $2,074

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Des Moines, IA 50309
Shifts
10 D
Start
March 5, 2025
Duration
13 Weeks

$1,882 to $2,074

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Des Moines, IA 50309
Shifts
10 D
Start
March 31, 2025
Duration
13 Weeks

$1,997 to $2,201

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Des Moines

In Des Moines, facilities like Prairie View Family Dental, Careington (Dialcare) – IA and Des Moines VA Medical Center, all offer OR departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Des Moines’s OR job opportunities are West Des Moines (5.5 miles), Urbandale (5.6 miles) and Clive (5.9 miles). These are near to zip codes: 50310 (3.3 miles), 50009 (6.4 miles) and 50325 (8.4 miles).

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Des Moines Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have OR nurses in Des Moines. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling OR nurse position in or nearby Des Moines.

Iowa Lutheran Hospital

Shifts
12 D and 12 N

Job Durations
13 and 4

Departments
Emergency Room Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry

Address
700 E. UNIVERSITY AVE.
Des Moines, IA 50316

Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Shifts
10 D, 12 D, and 12 N

Job Durations
13 and 4

Departments
Cath Lab Dialysis Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Rehabilitation Telemetry

Address
1200 Pleasant Street
Des Moines, IA 50309

Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center (T)

Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N

Job Durations
13

Departments
Emergency Room Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry

Address
3 SOUTH 4TH AVE
Marshalltown, IA 50158

Pella Regional Health Center

Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N

Job Durations
13

Departments
Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Operating Room

Address
404 Jefferson Street
Pella, IA 50219

RAINBOW PEDIATRICS

Shifts
12 D and 12 N

Job Durations
13 and 4

Departments
Emergency Room Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room

Address
1701 N. COLLINS BLVD., SUITE 300
West Des Moines, TX 75080

Nearby Neighborhoods
Buckingham (75081)

UnityPoint Health – Methodist West Hospital – MSP

Shifts
10 D, 12 D, and 12 N

Job Durations
12, 13, 6, and 14

Departments
Emergency Room Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room

Address
1660 60TH STREET
West Des Moines, IA 50266

* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.